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BG04 GJZ

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,571 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,850 miles

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Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,027 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,952 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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BG04 GJZ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 98,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG04 GJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG04 GJZ registered?

BG04 GJZ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BG04 GJZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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